So what chance does the average, non-costumed pedestrian have of finding safe haven in a crosswalk?

In Riverside Wednesday, the decoys were dressed as plainclothes officers and more than 20 motorists were ticketed in the operation at 6th and Market streets and 11th and Market. Two hours, 22 citations.

Riverside police Lt. Chris Manning said motorcycle officers stopped drivers who drove through the crossings as pedestrians crossed the street. The California DMV Handbook states: "Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks."

One vehicle was impounded after officers discovered that the driver was not licensed.

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Last April, KCRA mic'd up an plainclothes officer who pointed out violators as they passed. Cue the cycle cop.